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Historic Sheriff badges at the Autry National Center of the American West, which is a museum that celebrates the diversity and history of the American West, in Los Angeles. The Museum of the American West was established in 1988 by legendary recording and movie star Gene Autry to explore and share the comprehensive story of the American West and it's multiple cultures, perspectives, traditions, and experiences, that make the West a significant and unique part of the world. The Museum's collection is comprised of nearly 21,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes, textiles, firearms, tools, toys, games, musical instruments and other historical objects.

Historic Sheriff badges at the Autry National Center of the American West, which is a museum that celebrates the diversity and history of the American West, in Los Angeles. The Museum of the American West was established in 1988 by legendary recording and movie star Gene Autry to explore and share the comprehensive story of the American West and it's multiple cultures, perspectives, traditions, and experiences, that make the West a significant and unique part of the world. The Museum's collection is comprised of nearly 21,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes, textiles, firearms, tools, toys, games, musical instruments and other historical objects. (Getty Images)

Historic Sheriff badges at the Autry National Center of the American West, which is a museum that celebrates the diversity and history of the American West, in Los Angeles. The Museum of the American West was established in 1988 by legendary recording and movie star Gene Autry to explore and share the comprehensive story of the American West and it's multiple cultures, perspectives, traditions, and experiences, that make the West a significant and unique part of the world. The Museum's collection is comprised of nearly 21,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes, textiles, firearms, tools, toys, games, musical instruments and other historical objects.